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One of the fusion reactions that takes place as a star ages is called the triple alpha p...

One of the fusion reactions that takes place as a star ages is called the triple alpha process.

Calculate the mass defect (in u) and the energy produced (in MeV) each time the reaction takes place. (Atomic mass of 4He = 4.00260 u; atomic mass of 12C = 12.00000 u.)

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